At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert clinical advice and run pharmacy-led clinics in a supportive team.
- Company: Join Practice Plus Group, the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, on-site gym, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic setting with excellent support and growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while enjoying autonomy and a positive work environment.
- Qualifications: GPhC registered Pharmacist or newly qualified; experience in pharmacy preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51643 - 57955 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, a category D Prison located in the village of Hollesley, near Woodbridge in Suffolk.
On-site parking and must be a driver due to remote location. On-site gym, farm shop and clothing shop on site, car valeting service, plus café. Working in a really nice team who are very supportive and you will be able to run pharmacy led clinics and structured medication reviews, if qualified so lots of autonomy in this role.
Hours: 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm but can be flexible to work over 4 days, if longer hours.
Salary: This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £57,955 per annum, depending on experience.
How will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job:
- Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly-pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern, medicines management and medicines optimisation service are provided to patients.
- Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high quality prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs.
- Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention.
- Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team.
- Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
We also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
Qualifications required:
- GPhC registered Pharmacist or would consider newly qualified pharmacists
- Procurement and audit experience (desirable)
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy including pre-registration training
- Experience developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Independent Prescribing (desirable)
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Pharmacist in Suffolk employer: National health service
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises patient safety and service improvement. With a strong commitment to employee development, including leadership training and apprenticeship programmes, staff are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to the health of London. The Trust's inclusive culture and focus on quality management ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their vital roles.
